Wooded Landscape with a Toll Gate 

This idyllic landscape painting, "Wooded Landscape with a Toll Gate", showcases the masterful brushstrokes of British artist George Morland (1763-1804). The scene depicts a quaint toll gate, with a small cottage nestled amongst the trees. Two riders approach the gate, a testament to the popularity of horseback riding in 18th-century England. The use of light and shadow to render the scene's depth, combined with the subtle details of the foliage and sky, creates a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, characteristic of Morland's pastoral style.